Where Is Aylesbury? Historic Market Town in Buckinghamshire

Aylesbury is a historic market town and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England.

• Status: County town (administrative center) of Buckinghamshire.
• Population: ~60,000 (urban area ~75,000).
• Location: Aylesbury Vale, ~50 miles (80 km) northwest of London (Charing Cross).
• Transport: Aylesbury station (Chiltern Railways to London Marylebone ~55 min); M40 via A41; A418, A413.

Economy & Culture

• Commercial hub: retail, logistics, public administration.
• Major employers: Buckinghamshire Council, NHS, Amazon fulfillment, Tesco, Arla Foods.
• Culture: Waterside Theatre, Roald Dahl Children's Gallery, County Museum, Market Square (since 1200s).
• Education: Aylesbury Grammar, High School, Bucks College Group.

History

• Saxon burial ground (6th c.).
• Domesday Book (1086): Eilesberia.
• Market charter 1239. Civil War stronghold (Parliamentarian).
• Railway 1839 (Cheddington), 1863 (London).

Aylesbury blends ancient market town charm with modern commuter-belt growth.